According to The Bump.combaby “Wiggles” is now approximately the size of an avocado with an average crown to rump measurement of 4.6 inches. This week bones are forming in baby’s ears so that they can start to pick up noises outside the womb. The hair, eyebrows, and lashes are filling in and taste buds are forming.

Baby "Wiggles" 16 week ultrasound image

At my 16 week OB check they did another ultrasound and baby’s development is still on target. Lots of fetal movement and the hematoma was smaller once again. Baby “Wiggles” heartbeat was at 164 bpm and I got to hear it on the dop tone as well. The nurse even informed me how the staticky crunch noises that I hear are the baby’s movements.

16 week 3D ultrasound of our little alien

I’m getting a little bored with working at home. I miss seeing my co-workers and with my husband traveling so much I’m tired of being by myself all of the time. It does have its perks though. I don’t have to pack a lunch or deal with my morning commute and the urgent care and clinic are close by if I need them.

I also went into Walgreens with my mother and got my flu shot. It was $29.99, but my insurance covered the full cost. For those of you looking at getting a flu shot this season, not all insurance companies are covering the cost of the shot if it’s done at a pharmacy but may cover it if done at a clinic. Go figure. The CDC now recommends that anyone over 6 mos. old get the shot.

I’d never had one before and watched my mom when she went first. Badidea, the length of the needle really freaked me out and then I was all nervous when it was my turn. It turned out to be almost painless despite the needle-length and I didn’t have any type of reaction or muscle soreness the next day.

Do you have opinions or knowledge of the effectiveness of flu vaccines? Feel free to post them here.

I agree with Christina.. And then to post 16 week ultrasound pics with how the baby is developing how could u think about aborting that. I hope u choose adoption if not I feel soory for that child especially if she is to later find out her parents made a poll on weather or not to kill her

The flu vaccine is only about 40% effective, on a good year. The best defense is strengthening your immune system with vitamin C and D, and eating a heathly diet of greens.
I am not pro-life but i couldnt abort a healthy baby. I think the choice would haunt me forever. That being said, i did think of when i was pregnant last year with my son (he is 8 weeks now). I have a daughter who is 2 and half and I was so afraid of the effect another child would have on her life, and I was so sick in the begginning I felt awful for not being the best parent to her I could be. I had a lot of things to go through mentally and emotionally to prepare for my son. I understand what it can feel like, especially when the pregnancy was a surprise (like me son). But as time went on and I started seeing my midwives and talking to my husband about my feelings, things got better. Nothing is more amazing than giving birth to that little person your love created. I hope that despite what the polls say, you will do what is best for your family. I also think that since you are posting pics of the ultrasound, that you are proud of the child you and your husband have created. You are attached to this baby, and I am hoping that if you continue the pregnancy that once he/she is here you will be head over heels in love.

The love I have for my children has taught me how to be selfless. It is a lesson we all need to learn sometimes. I am selfish sometimes and make time for myself, even it just means a bath for 20 minutes alone while my husband can watch the kids.

I think you are just afraid and you have every right to be. Becoming a parent is scary. I am 23, married with 2 kids, I never planned my life this way. I was going to travel and do this and that, but once I realised that I can still do those things even with children, I felt much better. If you want to talk to someone who is going to listen and try and give advice, you can email me. I am sure you aren’t getting much support and I am sure you could both use some.

I can’t believe ANYONE would tell two people who are taking a poll on their child’s LIFE to HAVE the baby – if this is how they are treating the baby while UNBORN, just IMAGINE the ATROCITIES they will INFLICT on this poor child AFTER it is here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Right on , Christina. This is the most disgusting thing I’ve heard in a LONG time — and in today’s world, that’s saying a lot. The question really isn’t whether you’re ready to be parents or not. The answer to that is clear. The question is what kind of human beings could trivialize life so horrifically as to turn it into some kind of game show. This makes me sick.

You dont have the real option of killing the baby or not. The option of not having the baby was lost when you decided to have sex without protection or without using the rhythm method. Now you can either keep the baby or arrange an adoption. Why? Because “Wiggles” IS A PERSON. You cant kill him/her because its legal in your state, we all know that it is contradictory, how can you kill a baby in the womb and say its ok, but if you kill that same baby after its out of the womb then its a crime? The reason tells us its as simple as this, We dont have the right to kill a human being. You dont have the right or any reason to kill your baby. If you dont want him/her then give Wiggles the opportunity to have a family, people that will love him,her.
I just hope you wont leave this decision in the hands of others who might or might not be taking this seriously. This debate is not about an object, a car or a house, its about a human being, who is growing and developing preciously. I dont see why you should put an end to that.

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